CarComplaints.com Notes: Although it has a stellar record in terms of vehicle problems, initially the 4th generation (2003 - 2009) 4Runner didn't earn our top "Seal of Awesome" rating because it received poor crash test ratings for rear impacts. However it's proven to have one of the lowest driver death rates out of all vehicles (not just SUVs), so we've bumped it back up to our top award.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
112,998 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My rear window shattered after using the defroster. Once I got out of my car after parking it in my job's garage it busted on it's own. I found out that this has happened to many 4th generation 4runner owners but Toyota won't recall or extend the warranty for this issue any longer. Now I have to either never use my rear defroster again while living in Colorado or risk it shattering again and hurting passengers in my car. I would have never bought the vehicle if I had knowledge of such a dangerous issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota 4runner. After the rear window defroster was activated, the rear hatch glass exploded. The contact was informed that the warranty period expired on April 30, 2018. The vehicle was repaired by kalispell Toyota (located at 2845 U.S. 93 S, kalispell, mt 59901, (406) 755-6060). The manufacturer was contacted regarding the warranty extension for similar failures with the vehicle and the contact was informed that no assistance would be offered. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 12/13/18
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal burning odor. In addition, the rear window spontaneously shattered. There were no smoke or flames present. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1709181574. The manufacturer stated that they would send out technicians. The failure mileage was approximately 130,989.
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- Little Elm, TX, USA